Breininghütte

4.2
1,522m Salzburg, Austria Write a review
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About

The Breininghütte is a rustic, privately run alpine pasture hut on the Zwieselalm plateau in the Dachstein West region, high above the Gosau valley near the Salzburg–Upper Austria border. At roughly 1,522 m it enjoys a sunny terrace with sweeping views of the jagged Gosaukamm and the Dachstein glacier, close to the Gosaukamm ridge and the neighbouring Gablonzer Hütte. Run by the Höhenegger family, it is a day hut serving hearty home cooking (Hausmannskost) rather than an overnight refuge — there are no beds. It is a popular, family-friendly destination reached in minutes on foot from the top of the Gosaukammbahn cable car, and it doubles as a welcoming ski hut in winter. Because the gondola does most of the climbing, the hut is accessible to casual walkers, families and snow-shoers alike, while stronger hikers can walk up from the Gosau valley on the Herrenweg. It is generally open in summer from about mid-May to the end of October, and again during the winter ski season, making an easy, scenic stop on the Zwieselalm's network of gentle trails.

Access Routes

From the Gosaukammbahn mountain station

0h Easy

Ride the Gosaukammbahn cable car from Gosau, then follow the signposted plateau trail past the Gablonzer Hütte to the hut in about 15 minutes.

From Gosau valley via the Herrenweg

4h Moderate

A longer walk up on foot from the Gosau valley on the Herrenweg trail to the Zwieselalm plateau, taking roughly four hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

The hut can be reached by phone on +43 6136 8506. It is a day hut with no overnight accommodation, so no bed booking is needed — just turn up during opening times for food and drinks.
It is typically open in the summer season from around mid-May to the end of October, and again during the winter ski season, in line with the Gosaukammbahn cable-car operating times.
The simplest approach is to ride the Gosaukammbahn gondola up from Gosau and then walk a short, gentle path (about 15 minutes) past the Gablonzer Hütte to the Breininghütte.
Yes. With the cable car doing most of the ascent and only a short, easy walk to the door, it is very family-friendly and well suited to casual walkers.
The hut serves traditional home-style Austrian cooking on a panoramic sun terrace, but it does not offer overnight stays — it is a day hut only.

Location

47.5331, 13.4791
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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

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Independent of the hut and its alpine club. We never book or hold beds — the reminder just tells you when to get in touch, with the hut's own contact details.

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Quick Facts

Managing club
private
Season
May – October
Min hiking time
0.3h
Nearest trailhead
Gosaukammbahn mountain station, Gosau

Facilities

Meals served

Contact & Booking

Phone
+43 6136 8506

Activities

Hiking

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